John Mozeliak

that evening. St. Louis forwarded the exam results to Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion. Cardinals generalmanagerJohnMozeliak said the Reyes could have surgery as early as Thursday. Cardinals head orthopedic physician Dr. George

pitcher Alex Reyes ruptured a ligament in his right elbow and needs season-ending Tommy John surgery. GeneralmanagerJohnMozeliak confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday after the right-hander had an MRI. The 22-year-old Reyes is expected